Senior SDV Program Lead for OEM Partnerships

NXP Semiconductors; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Customer Program Manager to lead Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) initiatives with top OEMs, guiding delivery from planning through implementation across hardware, software, and systems integration.

The role requires 10+ years steering strategic programs, strong executive communication, and the ability to align global teams while managing risks and escalations. Base pay: CA range, with benefits and equity as applicable.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading strategic customer programs in semiconductor, automotive, OEM, or Tier 1 environments.
• Executive-level customer engagement, influence, and stakeholder management.
• Proven leadership of global, cross-functional teams delivering complex programs.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving business growth and customer success.
• Expert in customer escalation management, risk mitigation, and complex problem resolution.
• Outstanding customer-facing, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of automotive semiconductor hardware, software, and system solutions.
• Ability to build long-term executive relationships, partnerships, and strategic alliances.
• BSEE required; may consider other similar technical degrees

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic SDV customer programs, clear plans, strong ownership, and successful delivery across hardware, software, and systems integration
• Own and drive critical escalations with a positive, solutions-focused approach, establishing clear root cause, accountability, and resolution pathways at pace
• Act as the senior interface to OEM leadership, building trust and aligning on priorities, risks, and recovery plans
• Create strong cross-functional alignment across engineering, products, operations, and sales, enabling teams to overcome complex program challenges and deliver with confidence
• Implement structured program governance that provides clarity on milestones, risks, decisions, and executive-level progress toward successful outcomes
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks impacting delivery, quality, or customer satisfaction
• Enable decision-making at executive level through clear, concise communication and trade-off recommendations
• Recover and accelerate at-risk programs by building clear execution plans, restoring customer confidence, and protecting long-term strategic relationships

Skills

Strategic program leadership

Executive engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Customer escalation management

Risk mitigation

Executive relationship building

Semiconductor domain knowledge

OEM partner management

Negotiation skills

Education

BSEE

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Customer Program Manager to lead Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) initiatives with top OEMs, guiding delivery from planning through implementation across hardware, software, and systems integration.

The role requires 10+ years steering strategic programs, strong executive communication, and the ability to align global teams while managing risks and escalations. Base pay: CA range, with benefits and equity as applicable.